When contemplating an action, should we care what people think? It is a question we all ask ourselves. Because we are relational beings, we need each other. We have a natural desire for unity. We want everyone to agree all the time, so we often find ways to compromise. Compromise is good and healthy, but … Continue reading What People Think
Humanity
Grace Overflowed
The law entered in so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through justification for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21 Grace Overflowed The speed of evil Evil rushes towards us so quickly. For a while, everything … Continue reading Grace Overflowed
Arrogance
[Bingley said,] "But there is one of her sisters sitting down just behind you, who is very pretty, and I dare say very agreeable. Do let me ask my partner to introduce you.'' "Which do you mean?'' and turning round, [Mr. Darcy] looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own … Continue reading Arrogance
Unity Like Dew
How good and how pleasant it is, when brothers dwell together as one! Like dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion. There the Lord has decreed a blessing, life for evermore! Psalm 133:1 and 3 Unity Like the Dew The rains have stopped. Summer has settled down for some heat. The land, … Continue reading Unity Like Dew
The Inefficiency of Love
This culture [of death] is actively fostered by powerful cultural, economic and political currents which encourage an idea of society excessively concerned with efficiency… The first to be harmed are women, children, the sick or suffering, and the elderly. The criterion of personal dignity—which demands respect, generosity and service—is replaced by the criterion of efficiency, … Continue reading The Inefficiency of Love
Work
By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread, Until you return to the ground, from which you were taken; For you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19 ____________ Work Work is man's gift and his curse. Curse We start life hating work. It's doing something we don't want to … Continue reading Work
Correction vs. Condemnation
The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, they said to him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” They … Continue reading Correction vs. Condemnation
Peace on Earth
How hard it is to know the language of another person! To understand perfectly and to speak yourself! Each of us had his own language, his own way of understanding world around him. This language of his soul is as unique to the world as he is. Just as we can trace the languages of … Continue reading Peace on Earth
Racism
I was recently asked to take a survey on my feelings about racism. Do I consider myself racist? Do I believe in reverse racism? Do I think America is living up to it’s belief that “all men are created equal”? What do I think of NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem? Throughout the survey, … Continue reading Racism
Funeral
I always cry for myself at funerals. As Mark Twain said, “Pity is for the living, envy is for the dead.” ____________ Funeral Renaissance Above is a sculpture I found particularly moving, Donatello’s Crucifix. One thing about my trip to Italy was how inspired I was. Instead of being intimidated by the majesty I saw, I … Continue reading Funeral
A Grain of Salt 